“Pineiros” nuts (pinhao, kernels) has been baked (fried) and ready to eat.

Elena Groshko pounds baked nuts of “pineiros” (pinhao, kernels) with wooden pestle in order to peel them.

Elena Groshko peels “pineiros” seeds (pinhao, kernels), wooden pestle is on the kitchen counter.

Elena Groshko cuts cassava (“manioka”) pieces into smaller chops.

Elena Groshko peels cassava (“manioka”) chops.

Cassava (“manioka”) is cooking in the pot on the stove.

Cassava (“manioka”) is ready for eating.

Elena Groshko peels “pineiros” seeds (pinhao, kernels), wooden pestle is on the kitchen counter.

Elena Groshko washes peeled cassava (“manioka”) pieces.

Elena Groshko puts cassava (“manioka”) chops into the pot.

Elena Groshko demonstrates “batata” (sweet potato).

Elena Groshko shows cassava (“manioka”).

Elena Groshko cuts cassava (“manioka”) into small chops.